The Japanese, however, were frustrated by repeated Chinese attempts to undermine their influence in Korea.

The treaty was opposed by groups that argued that it would undermine Ireland's influence and sovereignty.

But civilian casualties, particularly if the numbers grow, could damage American efforts to win the trust of residents here and undermine the insurgency's influence.

This further undermined Major's influence in the Party.

However, the coup was also in response to what leading factions within the army perceived as attempts by Chatichai to undermine their influence.

Buckingham especially did his utmost to undermine his influence.

It fears any sort of real divine revelation that might undermine its influence in the course of human events.

Improving relations between Syria and the Arab world would also undermine Iran's regional influence.

That their proposed enterprise was apparently failing did little to undermine their growing influence, almost to the point of threatening his own position.

This may, one day, undermine US security guarantees and its influence in the region.